Psychologist

Job Description

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacomas commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students staff faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

As a UW employee you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Psychological and Wellness Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Psychologist.

This individual will provide mental health counseling services for UW Tacoma students; mental health consultations outreach workshops and developmental programming; and provide supervision to pre-doctoral interns. As part of those responsibilities the person in this role will provide individual assessment and therapy couples therapy and group therapy as well as crisis intervention to UWT students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing routine and crisis mental health assessment to University of Washington student outpatients
• Formulating treatment goals for mental health outpatients and making effective referrals to appropriate healthcare resources after assessment
• Conducting individual group and couple psychotherapy conceptualizing and utilizing psychological theory and research findings in case formulation and treatment planning
• Planning and conducting psycho-educational programs on mental health issues
• Communicating with other professionals about case conceptualization and management when collaborating in the care of a client
• Providing crisis intervention to mental health outpatients
• Providing consultation to faculty and staff regarding mental health issues with students
• Participating in the development of counseling policies forms and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records in a timely fashion
• Participating in data collection and analysis related to counseling center usage
• Providing clinical supervision and didactic training to doctoral psychology interns and practicum trainees completion of supervision evaluations write letters of recommendation and other professional development for trainees (as appropriate) and provide feedback to training director about trainee performance
• Developing community resources including referral sites
• Performing all duties in a manner consistent with the Revised Code of Washington Washington Administrative Code and the American Psychological Associations (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter.

Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from APA accredited program. Pre-doctoral internship must have been completed in an APPIC-registered facility; APA-accredited internship preferred. (The degree must be received by end of summer 2026 the start date will be post-graduation.)
• Minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting (can include internship year).

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure in WA State or another U.S. jurisdiction. If licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction must obtain WA State licensure within six months of hire.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Experience with and strong commitment to serving an ethnically and culturally diverse population.
• Some scheduling flexibility is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience in a university counseling center (can include internship year).
• Experience and interest in any of the following areas related to students seen issues typically addressed and methods/orientations utilized by SCC staff: LGBTQ international first-generation low-SES or students of color; domestic violence PTSD suicide prevention group work substance/alcohol abuse eating disorders ADHD; group work couples therapy.
• Competence in short-term therapies a broadly-based relational/developmental approach; interest and experience in work with non-traditional students; and experience and interest/expertise in psychological assessment and/or development and facilitation of psycho-educational and therapeutic groups.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.